Venue Profile — Manchester
The National Football Museum
The National Football Museum — Manchester venue hire
The National Football Museum, housed in Manchester's striking Urbis building, is the world's biggest football museum and offers exceptional event spaces with panoramic city views. The museum features flexible venues including the Hall of Fame, interactive galleries, and private dining areas that can accommodate events from intimate meetings to large receptions for up to 300 guests. Located in Cathedral Gardens in Manchester city centre, the venue combines cutting-edge technology with football heritage, creating a unique backdrop for corporate events, product launches, and celebrations. The museum's event spaces feature state-of-the-art AV equipment, full accessibility, and professional catering services, all within walking distance of Manchester's major transport links.
Manchester pricing benchmark · 2026
Day Delegate Rate
£35–£80
Meeting rooms
from £30/hr
Conference venues
from £2,000/day
Manchester Central ranges £2,000–£15,000/day by hall and build. Full 2026 benchmark →
| City | Manchester |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Museum |
| Maximum capacity | 300 guests |
| Minimum capacity | 200 guests |
| Address | Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens |
| Postcode | M4 3BG |
| Manchester DDR benchmark (2026) | £35–£80 per person |
| Meeting room hire | from £30/hr |
The National Football Museum hire FAQs
How much does it cost to hire The National Football Museum in Manchester?
Venue hire in Manchester typically runs £35–£80 per person on a Day Delegate basis, with meeting rooms from £30/hr and conference venues from £2,000/day (2026 Jigsaw benchmark, updated June 2026). The National Football Museum's exact rate depends on date, layout and catering scope — Jigsaw Conferences negotiates below rack rates with £60m+ annual buying power, free of charge to you.
What is the capacity of The National Football Museum?
The National Football Museum accommodates up to 300 guests and is listed as a museum venue. Layout (theatre, boardroom, cabaret or standing reception) changes the usable headcount — our team confirms per-layout capacities with the venue before you commit.
How do I book The National Football Museum for a corporate event?
Send one enquiry via the form on this page or call 0800 121 4470. Jigsaw Conferences checks live availability at The National Football Museum, negotiates the rate, and returns a like-for-like Manchester shortlist with real pricing. Venues pay our commission — you never pay booking fees.
What are typical Day Delegate Rates in Manchester in 2026?
Manchester Day Delegate Rates run £35–£80 per person in 2026, including room hire, basic AV and catering. Manchester Central ranges £2,000–£15,000/day by hall and build. See the full 2026 UK Venue Pricing Benchmark on jigsawconferences.co.uk/uk-venue-pricing-benchmark for all 15 cities.
Check availability at The National Football Museum
One enquiry. We confirm availability, negotiate the rate and send a like-for-like Manchester shortlist — free, zero booking fees. Or call 0800 121 4470.
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